NY Leads All States in Disbursement of ARRA Funds to Save Affordable Housing
February 22, 2010 Posted by DHCR
Albany, NY - February 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — The NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal announced today that New York leads all other states in disbursing Tax Credit Assistance Program (TCAP) funds included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
Mayor Bloomberg Announces New York City to Receive More Than $20 Million in Stimulus Funds from US Department of Housing and Urban Development for Neighborhood Stabilization
January 15, 2010 Posted by New York RealEstateRama
New York, NY - January 14, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg announced today that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded more than $20 million in Recovery Act funding to the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development under HUD’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2.
Schumer Announces Over $5 Million In Hud Money For Community Housing Coalition To Rehabilitate Vacant And Dilapidated Housing Units In Cap Region
January 15, 2010 Posted by New York RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - January 14, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that Community Builders in Albany has been awarded $5,521,006 through the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program.
Congressman Tonko Announces Funding To Help Cohoes, Schenectady And Troy Housing Authorities Hire Workers
January 12, 2010 Posted by New York RealEstateRama
ALBANY, N.Y. - January 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Paul Tonko today announces the Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) release of funding for the Family Self Sufficiency Program.
Governor Paterson Announces Stimulus Funds Targeted To Cut Energy Costs For Low-Income Residents Of Multi-Family Housing
December 9, 2009 Posted by Governor David A. Paterson
Albany, NY - December 8, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor David A. Paterson today announced $60.3 million in federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding for weatherization projects that will work to reduce the energy burden on low-income residents in 9,431 multi-family housing units around the State.
OMRDD Receives $47,000 Hud Housing Grant Award
November 6, 2009 Posted by New York RealEstateRama
ALBANY, NY - November 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded the New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD) a grant for $49,716 to allow OMRDD to continue to provide comprehensive housing counseling to individuals with developmental disabilities, their income-eligible parents or legal guardians, and direct care professionals.
HUD Secretary Donovan to Keynote Prestigious NYHC and NHC Annual Awards Luncheon
November 6, 2009 Posted by New York RealEstateRama
New York, NY - November 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The New York Housing Conference (NYHC) and the National Housing Conference (NHC) announced today that Shaun Donovan, secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), will deliver the keynote address at the NYHC and NHC 36th Annual Awards Luncheon on December 10.
State Awards Homelessness Prevention Funds
October 23, 2009 Posted by OTDA
Albany, NY - October 22, 2009 - The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced that it has awarded homelessness prevention grants of more than $1.3 million through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 to Broome County and the City of Troy in Rensselaer County.
The United States Files Civil Suit To Enjoin Fraud In Government Insured Mortgage Loans
October 20, 2009 Posted by New York RealEstateRama
Brooklyn, NY - October 20, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — A civil complaint was filed today in federal court in Central Islip against Ideal Mortgage Bankers, Ltd. d/b/a/ Lend America, a mortgage lender located in Melville, Long Island, seeking a court-ordered injunction to prevent the company from making loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration (“FHA”). The complaint also seeks relief against Lend America’s Executive Vice President and Chief Business Strategist, Michael Ashley. The case has been assigned to United States District Judge Joseph F. Bianco.
Lowey Announces Federal Funding for Affordable Housing
October 16, 2009 Posted by New York RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - October 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congresswomen Nita Lowey (D-Westchester/Rockland) today announced that organizations in Westchester and Rockland Counties will receive tens of thousands in federal funding to support a variety of housing and homeownership services, and the City of White Plains will receive more than $900,000 in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Suozzi Announces Grant To Prevent Homelessness In Nassau County
September 24, 2009 Posted by New York RealEstateRama
MINEOLA, NY - September 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi today announced that the County has received a grant totaling $6,458,35.00 that will provide rental assistance, housing relocation, and stabilization services for families and individuals during the economic crisis.
HUD Funding Helps New York House Homeless Veterans
September 3, 2009 Posted by DHCR
Albany, NY - September 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that it will be providing the NY State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) with more than $1.4 million in additional funding for a highly successful program that helps homeless veterans find the housing and clinical services they need.
State Announces $25 Million in Stimulus Funding to Prevent Homelessness
August 28, 2009 Posted by OTDA
Albany, NY - August 28, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced the award of nearly $25 million in homelessness prevention grants through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. The funds will allow 25 agencies to provide services in 33 counties through the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program (HPRP).
Commissioner joins Governor and Mayor Bloomberg to Announce Nation’s First Housing Project to Use TCAP Funds
August 26, 2009 Posted by DHCR
New York, NY- August 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Commissioner VanAmerongen recently joined Governor Paterson and NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg to announce that New York City became the first City in the nation to begin construction of new affordable housing using funds from the Tax Credit Assistance Program (TCAP).
Rangel Fights To Preserve Affordable Housing In West Harlem
August 24, 2009 Posted by New York RealEstateRama
NEW YORK, NY - August 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Charles B. Rangel called on Baruch Singer, landlord of Gloria Harding Apartments, to renew the project-based Section 8 contract at the 113 unit building complex to avoid the loss of affordable housing in Harlem.
